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M5 NRN

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,150 mi
Last recorded143,150 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 NRN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 143,150 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 143,124 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 140,158 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 133,057 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 126,514 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 119,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 112,779 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have application of grease

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear differential leaking

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 107,321 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 107,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bkt broken

Pass 12 Dec 2012 102,305 miles

front tyres showing un even wear

Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,085 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 100,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010
Pass 9 Dec 2009
Pass 2 Dec 2008 92,876 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 85,071 miles

Near side front tyre worn on both edges

Off side front tyre worn on

Off side front under tray damaged

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2005 79,252 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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M5 NRN is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1999 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 101,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 NRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M5 NRN registered?

M5 NRN is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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